Purpose
This proposal establishes a statewide, multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) integrating academics and behavior to train pre- and in-service educators to provide effective structures and practices that result in improved outcomes for students, particularly students with disabilities. The outcomes include improved operations of State and district teams using evidence-based professional development practices (EBPD); improved stages of implementation of MTSS; schools’ implementation of response to intervention (RtI) and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) with increased fidelity; and pre-service training programs, which include course syllabi in MTSS and virtual/hybrid practices.
NYSED’s project will create an MTSS center managed with collaborating partners including, institutions of higher education (IHEs) and a federally funded parent advocacy center. Professional organizations, districts, IHEs, and parent advocacy organizations will advise the center’s implementation of training and coaching. The project will evaluate teacher skills, fidelity of implementation, and scaling up of MTSS.
Explore Cohort Projects
2020 Indiana
The Indiana State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), IN-SPDG 2020, is focused on one overarching purpose: In partnership with schools, families, agencies and communities, the IN-SPDG seeks to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by ensuring their access to high quali
2020 Illinois
Illinois Elevating Special Educators (Illinois ESE) will increase the capacity of school districts to recruit and retain highly qualified and equipped school personnel to improve the progress and performance in literacy for students with disabilities.
2020 Washington, D.C.
The project purpose is to increase educator, leader and family competencies in inclusive practices and tiered services and supports for students with disabilities.